Normandy Park, WA vs Shadow Lake, WA

Shadow Lake is moderately more affordable than Normandy Park, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Normandy Park scores 171 compared to 153 for Shadow Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Normandy Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Normandy Park is $1,781/month compared to $1,443/month in Shadow Lake — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shadow Lake is more affordable at $847,100 median vs $943,500.

Median household income in Normandy Park is $144,821 compared to $137,407 in Shadow Lake (+5.4%). Normandy Park does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Normandy Park spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Shadow Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 53.6°F). Normandy Park receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 34.7" in Shadow Lake.